This is the 8271st most frequent Portuguese word.
timor
Timor: Fear or dread.
In this sentence, 'timor' is used to indicate a feeling of fear directed toward an unknown aspect or situation, emphasizing caution or apprehension.
O timor ao desconhecido impede muitas pessoas de avançar.
The fear of the unknown prevents many people from advancing.
Here, 'timor' functions as a general term for fear or apprehension that can be overcome by bravery or determination.
A coragem supera o timor em momentos decisivos.
Courage surpasses fear in decisive moments.
The usage illustrates 'timor' expressing a specific and personal fear or phobia, demonstrating how it applies to individual experiences.